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TRIM THE WICK

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Before lighting always trim the wick to 6mm and remove any wick debris as this encourages an even burn. Be sure to trim your wicks after every burn. YES  after every single burn!

 

AVOID DRAUGHTS

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Candles burn best in still air but if you can’t avoid draughts, turn the candle periodically to avoid uneven burning and possible candle collapse. A candle in a draught may also start to smoke.

 

PUTTING CANDLES OUT

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Use a candle snuffer to prevent wicks from drifting off center and to avoid wax splash. This will help to maximize the candle’s burn time. Blowing out a candle is not recommended as the liquid wax may splatter and the wick may continue to glow and emit smoke.

 

CANDLE DISPLAYS

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When creating decorative candle displays, candles should be separated from each other by a minimum of 10cm to prevent burn problems. Candles that are burnt too close together will affect each candle’s burn quality, which may cause candles to collapse and not burn to their maximum burn times.

 

VOTIVES

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Votives need to be placed in a special votive holder as they are designed to melt and liquify while burning. Never burn a votive without using a holder. To make removal easier, place a teaspoon of water in the holder prior to burning.

 

CANDLE STORAGE

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Candles are sensitive to temperature and light. Avoid candles from fading, cracking and melting by storing your candles in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, dust and fluorescent light. Store your candles in an upright position and don’t leave your candles in your car on a warm day.

 

WICKS

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Regularly trim your wicks. We use 100% cotton, lead free wicks. Sometimes you will notice a ‘mushrooming’ of the wick. To provide the cleanest burn possible, we recommend you remove the black ‘mushroom’ before burning and periodically during the burning. Failure to do this may lead to a “Wax Pool Fire” (in Containers and sometimes Votives) where the entire candle may appear to ignite. This is caused when a hot piece of untrimmed wick drops into the melted wax pool and ignites it.

Preventing the “mushroom” effect by regularly trimming the wick and not burning any candle for longer than the maximum recommended burn time will prevent this from occurring.

In the event of a Wax Pool Fire, do not throw water onto it as this will cause the candle to “explode” due to the water suddenly turning to steam on contact with the hot wax. The candle should not be moved or touched while the wax is on fire. Either blow it out, cover with a fire blanket or use a fire extinguisher.

 

CHOOSING THE CORRECT CANDLE FOR YOUR CANDLE HOLDER

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A helpful tip in deciding if a vessel is the right size for a candle is the 70/30 ratio (70% empty space to 30% candle) - a general rule we use is making sure at least three finger widths can fit the entire way around the candle before touching the edge. If the vessel is not an adequate size, it can cause the candle to overheat and collapse.

 

SETTING THE CANDLE MEMORY

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To get the maximum burn times from your candles, in particular pillar candles, you need to set the candle memory. To set the candle memory, burn the candle for one hour for every 2.5cm of its diameter the first time the candle is lit. This will allow the pool of wax to extend to the outside rim and prevent the candle from forming a crater. Each time the candle is lit after setting the memory, the candle will burn out to the rim. 

 

MAXIMUM SESSION BURN TIMES

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Never burn a candle for longer than 3-4 hours at a time. If a candle is burnt for excessive periods without being allowed to re-solidify, even the best (pillar) candle can burn out the side wall due to excessive heat, called a Blow-Out.

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PILLAR CANDLES

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Step 1

Trim the candle wick to approximately 6mm before the initial burning of a pillar candle.

 

Step 2

Light the candle with the lighter. It is important to allow a pillar candle to burn one hour for each inch of diameter during the initial burning. For example, a 3-inch pillar candle should burn for three hours during the initial burning. Doing this will ensure that the pillar candle will burn evenly and will prevent the wick from becoming immersed in melted wax during subsequent burnings.

 

Step 3

Use the pillar candle for candlelight until it is approximately one inch tall. Burning a pillar candle down further than this point is a fire hazard.

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For best results, place a pillar candle on a plate or tray as it is burning. The plate will capture and contain any dripping wax. When a pillar candle is burned properly, it will melt down through the center of the candle and the outer part of the candle will continue to stand. If you are concerned about wasting the outer wax simply break up the wax and use it in your wax burner/melter.

 

MELTS

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These pods of fragrance are designed to be used in a clean dry, debris free oil burner dish. The wax from a melt will not be consumed; use a new melt when the scent throw is no longer present.

 

Caution:

• Do not add water

• Do not ever light the melt directly

• Burn no longer than 3 hours at a time

 

HOW TO REMOVE WAX RESIDUE

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• Always carry out a spot test first

• Place in freezer for 15 minutes to harden the wax then remove

• Use a hair dryer to heat the wax then quickly wipe away

• Wash garments in hot water, or place a paper towel on top of the wax spot and press with a warm iron

 

Glass Care

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Even the best candle will deposit carbon on glass, especially if the wick is not trimmed or the candle is exposed to draughts. Wipe away any build up with a clean, damp cloth.

 

WARNING! 

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Never burn a candle unattended. Never move a lit candle. Keep candles out of reach of pets and children. Place the candle on a stable, heat resistant surface. Avoid draughts. Container/candle may become hot at the end of combustion. A variable quantity of wax may remain. Always store in a cool dry place below 25 degrees Celsius, and away from direct sunlight.

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